Downey Brand LLP

Downey Brand is proud to sponsor the Environmental Law Section of the California Lawyers Association's Annual Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite! Our team—Joshua Bailey, Sarah Nagle, Kevin O’Brien, Andrew Skanchy, and Bob Soran—is looking forward to connecting with friends and colleagues and catching up on the latest in environmental law. If you’re at the conference, be sure to say hi! #DowneyBrand #YosemiteConference #EnvironmentalLaw

Downey Brand is proud to sponsor Junior Achievement of Sacramento’s PlayFOREJA event tonight at Topgolf Roseville! Our attorneys can’t wait to join friends and colleagues in support of Junior Achievement and the incredible work they do to empower students with financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship skills. Here's to a great night on the green! #DBintheCommunity #PlayForeJA #FinancialLiteracy #

Join Downey Brand, a Best Place to Work honoree for eight years running! We’re seeking a skilled litigation secretary to support our attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has at least two years of litigation experience and in-depth knowledge of federal and California state court procedures, including the California Code of Civil Procedure. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a positive, professional attitude are a must. Be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and obtaining the results that matter most. Visit our website to apply: https://bit.ly/46LczIi #DowneyBrand #LegalSecretary #Sacramento #Recruitment

Downey Brand is a Best Place to Work—again! For the eighth year in a row, our amazing team has made Downey Brand a workplace where collaboration, growth, and excellence thrive. With our 100-year anniversary coming up next year, there’s never been a better time to celebrate our people! Thank you, Sacramento Business Journal, and congratulations to the other honorees; it's always an honor to be recognized alongside the region’s top employers. https://bit.ly/42rQADy #BestPlacesToWork #DowneyBrand

Prost to good company and great food! Our Downey Brand team celebrated Oktoberfest with plenty of laughter, delicious bites, and, of course, beer. A big shout-out to Urban Roots for the fantastic catering, from brats and schnitzel to German potato salad and pretzels, and for helping us celebrate the season in true Bavarian fashion! #Ocktoberfest #DowneyBrand

Congratulations to our colleague, water law veteran Ernest Conant, on his recent appointment to the Board of Directors of the Floodplain Management Association. Ernest’s deep knowledge of water law and long-standing commitment to resource stewardship make him a tremendous addition to FMA, whose mission is to improve flood safety, encourage collaboration, and promote thoughtful floodplain management. Congratulations, Ernest! #DowneyBrand #DBintheCommunity #FloodLaw

Thinking about becoming a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law? Downey Brand attorney Hannah Shakin, who earned her certification in 2020, shares her insights with #TrustonTrial on what the process entails, why it matters, and why it’s worth considering for attorneys looking to deepen their expertise. Next week is the final deadline to register for the October 2025 Legal Specialist Examinations administered by the State Bar of California. If you’re considering certification, Hannah’s experience and tips are a must-read! https://bit.ly/3Knt6ZY #DowneyBrand #CertifiedSpecialist #EstatePlanning

We’re thrilled to share that the Sacramento Business Journal has recognized our Sacramento office renovation as one of the Best Real Estate Projects of 2025 in the office renovation category! Completed in August 2024, the renovation transformed our 52,000-square-foot office at 621 Capitol Mall into a space that reflects both the firm’s nearly 100-year history and our forward-looking vision. “Our goal was to create a space that honors our history while embracing the future,” said Managing Partner Jan Robinson Fleener. “We wanted our space to look like a 1926 law firm — updated and modern — meshed with a hip, boutique hotel. Overall, the feel is just great. All of our employees love it; the new and improved law firm, not your granddad’s law firm.” A huge thank you to Jones and Lamberti Builders, Inc. and RMW architecture & interiors for bringing this vision to life. Their partnership and creativity helped us design a space that merges historic character with crisp, contemporary design and streamlined workspaces. As we approach our 100th anniversary in 2026, we look forward to continuing to welcome clients and friends into our redesigned home. https://bit.ly/3JZgLv6 #DowneyBrand #BestRealEstateProjects #Sacramento #OfficeDesign #LawFirm

Congratulations to Downey Brand partner Meredith Nikkel on her appointment to a three-year term on the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law’s Virtual Education Committee. Meredith will contribute her deep expertise in water law to help the Foundation develop timely and engaging webinars for its members. Meredith has long been active with The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law, including serving as Program Chair for the Water Law Section for the Foundation’s 2025 Annual Institute in Whistler, British Columbia, and on the Conference Planning Committee for the Water Law Institute in 2022 and 2023. We’re thrilled to see her continue this important work! https://bit.ly/4ph2YQv #DowneyBrand #WaterLaw #CLE

Please join us in congratulating partner Kevin O'Brien on his 40 years at Downey Brand this month! Over the past four decades, Kevin has helped build our water practice into one of the most respected in California. In addition to his dedication to client service, Kevin has played important roles internally at the firm – as a mentor, leader, and friend. Thank you, Kevin, for your contributions over the years to our clients and to the firm. #DowneyBrand #WorkAnniversary